I t is Europa League or bust for Manchester United's season as the holders slipped out of the FA Cup in a penalty shootout defeat to Fulham. Joshua Zirkzee and Victor Lindelof wer

FA Cup holders Manchester United were knocked out of the competition on penalties by Fulham after Bernd Leno saved from Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee. Following an uninspiring opening period, Calvin Bassey headed in at the far post from a corner to give Fulham the lead on the stroke of half-time.

Manchester United has crashed out of the FA Cup in a penalty shootout defeat to Fulham. Victor Lindelof and Joshua Zirkzee had spot kicks saved after the fifth-round game ended 1-1 following extra time on Sunday.

Bernd Leno played the spoiler role in FA Cup penalties on Sunday, making two saves to send holders Manchester United out of the tournament at Old Trafford.

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